Easy No Bake Chocolate Chip Energy Bites (Printable)

Bite-sized treats loaded with oats, nut butter, and chocolate chips. Ready in 10 minutes—no oven required.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
03 - 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup

→ Add-Ins

04 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (dairy-free if desired)
05 - 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
06 - 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (optional)
07 - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of sea salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine oats, ground flaxseed, chocolate chips, and coconut if using.
02 - Add peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the dry mixture.
03 - Stir until the mixture is thoroughly combined and sticky consistency is achieved.
04 - Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to firm up, which makes shaping easier.
05 - Using clean hands or a small scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
06 - Store energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in under ten minutes with zero cooking required
  • The texture hits that perfect spot between chewy and satisfying
02 -
  • If your mixture won't hold together add another teaspoon of honey or peanut butter
  • Chilling the dough is optional but it prevents the mixture from warming up and getting sticky
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform portions that look professionally made
  • Wet your hands slightly with water if the mixture sticks while rolling

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